M&A
Dow Chemical, DuPont get EC approval for merger
The European Commission has cleared the proposed merger between US chemical companies Dow Chemical and DuPont.
Saudi Aramco IPO mandates expected in coming days
The world's largest petrochemicals company has decided to proceed cautiously in its preparations for what may well be the largest initial public offering ever.
CLS Holdings to buy German property for €15m
CLS Holdings said it has exchanged contracts to buy a multi-let office property in Perlach, in the south-east of Munich, Germany, for €15. 3m (£13m).
Bos Global to buy 40% stake in Aussie call centre provider
Shares surged in Bos Global on Monday after the workplace software company announced it will buy a 40% stake in Call Design, an Australia-based call centre provider, for cash and shares.
Bob Diamond and Qataris to buy City broker Panmure Gordon
Stockbroker Panmure Gordon has agreed to be bought by Atlas Merchant Capital - the private equity firm of former Barclays boss Bob Diamond - and Qatari investment vehicle QInvest for around £15. 5m in cash.
Circassia shoots higher after AstraZeneca takes stake
Shares in Circassia shot higher after AstraZeneca decided to enter its shareholder register as part of a deal for the rights to two of its products.
Hudson's Bay in talks to buy Neiman Marcus, reports say
Canadian department store chain Hudson's Bay has entered into negotiations over the acquisition of Nieman Marcus, a rival US luxury chain.
Possible Engie offer for Innogy could stoke M&A in utilities, Goldman says
Engie was considering tabling a take-over offer for German renewable energy utility Innogy, according to people familiar with the matter, which according to analysts might act as a catalyst for the entire utilities sector.
Moneygram shares rocket on rival buy-out offer
Shares in MoneyGram International vaulted higher after Euronet Worldwide offered more for the company than rival Ant Financial Services, rising past the new offer price tabled.
Amec Foster Wheeler surges on Wood Group deal
Shares in Amec Foster Wheeler surged on Monday as it agreed the terms of an all-share offer from oilfield services company Wood Group that values the engineer at around £2. 2bn.
Mobileye rockets as it agrees $15.3bn deal with Intel
Shares in Israeli technology group Mobileye rocketed on Monday following confirmation that it has agreed to be bought by chip giant Intel in a $15. 3bn deal.
Bovis fends off merger proposals from Redrow, Galliford Try
Housebuilder Bovis Homes was forced to respond to recent press speculation regarding a potential offer for the company on Monday, saying it did receive written proposals from Redrow and Galliford Try outlining potential merger proposals.
BAT's merger with Reynolds gains US antitrust approval
British American Tobacco's proposed €49. 4bn merger with rival Reynolds American has gained antitrust approval in the US.
Saudi fund to relieve Softbank of 25pc of ARM
Less than a year after buying ARM, Japanese telecoms giant Softbank was set to sell a quarter of the British chip manufacturer to a Saudi Arabian investment group, it was reported on Wednesday.
Shawbrook rejects Pollen St takeover as full year results impress
After consulting with a number of its other large shareholders, Shawbrook has rejected a takeover offer from major investor Pollen Street, while also publishing solid full year results that impressed analysts.
Concert Pharma shares rocket 81% higher following cystic fibrosis drug deal
US healthcare firm Concert Pharmaceuticals' share price shot up more than 80% on Monday after the company announced a deal to sell its cystic fibrosis drug CTP-656 to Vertex Pharmaceuticals for $250m.
Shawbrook receives 330p buyout approach from Pollen Street, BC
Shawbrook Group revealed three minutes before the close on Friday that its private equity backer Pollen Street and BC Partners had teamed up to propose taking the challenger bank private less than two year after bringing it to market.
Analysts see earnings uplift and risks from Standard Life-Aberdeen merger
After Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management revealed they had agreed terms on a potential £11bn merger, City of London analysts mostly came out in support of the deal, some suggested a bid battle could ensure and others highlighted risks.
Investigation into Fox's Sky takeover to be triggered in coming weeks
An investigation into Sky's takeover by 21st Century Fox could begin by the middle of March, according to reports, as Rupert Murdoch’s US company formally notifies regulators of the deal.